F84L & F88 Series

Spring-Operated Liquid Service

Pressure Relief Valves

Catalog# F84L1296REVD1219 “EXPERTS IN SOFT SEAT VALVE TECHNOLOGY”

CONTENTS INTRODUCTION
AND FEATURES
Today’s process industries require leak-
SECTION PAGE tight pressure relief valves to reduce emis-
sions and to save customer product.
Introduction and Features ....................... 2
The F84L and F88 Series “High Perfor-
mance” liquid relief valves accomplish leak-
Operation ................................................ 3-4
tight seating with accurate and consistent
operational characteristics.
Applications & Education ........................ 4-5
F84L and F88 design features include:
Valve Selection ....................................... 6
• Balanced against the effects of backpres-
Service Envelope .................................... 6 sure without bellows
• High backpressure (99%) capability with no
Dimensions & Weights ........................... 7 effect on setpoint
• Spindle seal orientation prevents media
Construction, F84L ................................. 8-9 back-flow to inlet
• Strong discharge coefficients provide for
Construction, F88 ................................... 10-11 large flow capabilities
• Certified for liquid service per ASME Sec-
Sizing and Capacities ............................. 12-14 tion VIII; ‘CE’ Mark available
• F88 series also certified per ASME Section
Part Numbering....................................... 15
VIII for gas service
• Stable under all load conditions and fully
Other Flow Safe Products ....................... Back
open by 10% overpressure per ASME
Cover
• Repeatable leak-tight seating
• In the larger sizes, a spindle (disk) seal is
proportionally loaded to system pressure or
spring-energized to provide smooth open-
ing and reseat
• Fixed blowdown of approx. 20% at most
pressure ranges, and modulating action at
The policy of FLOW SAFE and its authorized low-flow conditions
assemblers is a commitment to value through: • Standard 316/316L SS trim for superior cor-
rosion resistance
• Environmentally compatible products • Available in a variety of materials and con-
• Cost-efficient design with minimal parts nections, including NPT, flanges, SAE,
AS5202 (MS), and Grayloc.
• Quality products, readily available
• 30 to 24,277 psig (2.1 to 1674 barg) pres-
• Flexibility to meet unique customer needs sure range
• “No-hassle” service • -65 to 500 °F (-54 to 260 °C) service tem-
perature range

F88: US Patent No. 7,513,270

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OPERATION F84L / F88 Series

Pressure
adjustment
screw

Bonnet

Atmospheric Spring
vent

Process
pressurization
ports for drag seal

Pressure-assist
drag seal Body

Spindle Fully open

Static backflow at 7.5 %
seal overpressure

Plastic OUTLET
seat
Huddling
chamber

Bushing / INLET
nozzle

CLOSED Seals shown are F84L type OPEN

The Flow Safe F84L and F88 Series liquid relief valves are designed to provide customers with a stable,
smooth-flowing relief valve with substantial capacity. Below the set point, pressure acting upon the
valve spindle/seat surface generates a lifting force, F = P x A. This opening force is opposed by the
spring closing force. At set point, as the seat starts to lift off the nozzle, an additional force is created in
the ‘huddling chamber’ to boost the effective force due to pressure. At approximately 7.5% above set
pressure, the combined upward forces cause the spindle to pop open to full lift.

The larger F84L sizes achieve stability through the use of a process-pressurized drag seal on the spin-
dle. This O-ring helps dampen the movement of the spindle to prevent flutter or chatter. F88’s use a
spring-energized Teflon seal. In all sizes, the spindle seal diameter is the same as the seat diameter,
which makes the valves balanced against backpressure without the use of bellows. After the valve fully
opens, blowdown is typically a fixed 20% on the larger sizes, and 30% for the F84L-2. At very low flow
rates, the F84L can modulate open to relieve the upset and softly reclose at up to the nominal blowdown
value. Strong coefficients of discharge Kd allow for smaller valves to be used, lending additional value
by reducing the user’s capital costs. For water service over 140 °F, a lift lever can be provided except
on the F84L-2.

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OPERATION (cont’d) F84L / F88 Series

Spindle

Pressure-assist drag seal

Static backflow seal

Seals shown are F84L type

Seat area = Spindle seal area

Net backpressure forces on top
and bottom of spindle are zero.

Seat

Balanced
Spindle Design

APPLICATIONS & EDUCATION

Many incompressible liquid processes today challenge relief valves to open stably without flutter and
to be accurate with respect to set point and reseat point. This is particularly true when these sys-
tems are affected by pulsations and vibrations created by positive displacement pumps. The F84L
and F88 Series relief valves excel in these difficult applications. The valve is designed to open and
provide smooth flow performance during a relief cycle because of the pressurized drag seal or static
spring-energized seal that dampens spindle movement, helping to avoid damaging “water hammer”
effects.

Many liquid services are closed-loop,

with the relief valve discharge connec-
tion hard-piped back to the process or
to a pressurized reservoir. The Flow
Safe F84L and F88 relief valves are
ideal in these situations, as they are
balanced against the effects of back-
pressure without bellows. Bellows add
significant cost to relief valves, and
manufacturers typically don’t warrant
them against failure. And because they
can easily be damaged, bellows are
limited to moderately low levels of
backpressure.

F88-8
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APPLICATIONS & EDUCATION (cont’d) F84L / F88 Series

Mixed-phase applications can be readily handled by the F84L and F88 when the major component
of the fluid stream is liquid. Since the F88 is also capacity-certified on gas, this model can also be
installed in applications where fluid phase characteristics are highly variable and alternate between
gas and liquid. The ASME Code and National Board of Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspectors rules
do not give specific guidance on nameplate stamping (i.e., capacity) in mixed-phase applications.
However, good engineering judgment would dictate that the valve be marked for gas or liquid based
on the fluid that makes up the greater percentage of the flow stream.

These valves are ideal in handling lube oil systems (including API 614) and seal oil systems. Many
F84L valves are serving in water systems, including deionized water, and high-pressure temper
quench systems in the steel industry. Flow Safe F84L and F88 valves are protecting equipment in
food handling, compressor and rotating equipment lubrication systems, and chemical processing, in
some cases with highly viscous fluids.

Care should be exercised when applying pressure relief valves to systems with viscous fluids, to
make sure an adequate relief valve orifice size is chosen. At most pressures, low-viscosity fluids
such as water and many natural gas liquids will flow through piping, valves, and fittings in a turbulent
flow pattern, with essentially uniform velocity distribution and random movement of fluid particles
across the pipe. Thicker, more viscous fluids such as oils would tend to flow in a laminar pattern,
with velocity gradually increasing from near zero at the pipe wall to a maximum value at the center-
line. As a measure of the degree of laminar or turbulent flow, the Reynolds number is a dimension-
less parameter that can be calculated based on flow quantity, fluid viscosity and specific gravity, and
internal flow area. As outlined in the valve sizing guidelines on pages 12 and 13, a viscosity correc-
tion factor should be determined based on the Reynolds number and factored into the orifice area
sizing calculation.

Some closed-loop systems can have pressure present at the outlet of a relief valve with the inlet
completely depressurized. Effective sealing of the spindle or disk must be engineered so as to pre-
vent back-flow of the fluid into the inlet. As such leakage could occur if the pressure-assist drag
seal were the only spindle seal, Flow Safe’s F84L has a second O-ring (static backflow seal) below
the drag seal to isolate backpressure from it.

F84L-2
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VALVE SELECTION F84L / F88 Series
Comparison Between Spring & Pilot Operated Relief Valve Performance
In addition to the F84L and F88, Flow Safe manufactures high-performance liquid pilot-operated re-
lief valves — the F7000/8000 Series. The following table illustrates general selection considerations
for both series. See F7000/8000 catalog for more information about that series.
F84L or F88 (Spring-operated) F7000 / F8000 (Pilot-operated)
Generally more expensive, except more competitive in
Competitive, especially in smaller sizes
larger sizes
10% overpressure standard Valves can modulate fully open with zero overpressure
Orifices available: -2, -3, -4, -8, -G, -J
Orifices available: D - W and full-bore (0.134 to 112 in2)
(0.015 to 1.69 in2)
Seat options: Teflon (PTFE), Kel-F (PCTFE), Vespel, Seat options: Teflon (PTFE), Kel-F (PCTFE), Vespel,
PEEK PEEK; or Elastomer O-ring
Seal options: Elastomer O-ring (F84L); Teflon (F88) Seal options: Elastomer O-ring or Teflon
Connections: 1/2” x 1/2” to 2” x 3” NPT Connections: 1” x 2” to 1-1/2” x 3” NPT
1/2” x 1/2” to 6” x 6” Flanged 1” x 2” to 12” x 16” Flanged
Pressure range: 30 - 24,277 psig (2.07 - 1674 barg)
50 psig min. for F88’s, F84L-2, and Pressure range: 15 - 6,000 psig (1 - 413.8 barg)
F84L-3
Balanced against backpressure Balanced against backpressure
Leak-tight to 90-95% of set pressures > 100 psig
Leak-tight to 96% of set pressure
(For F84L-2, 90% of set pressures > 300 psig)
Action: Modulating action only (F100 or F300 flowing
Action: Modulates at low flow, then pop-action
pilots, or F500 non-flowing pilot)
No field test connection available Field test connection available

SERVICE ENVELOPE
Orifice Size -22 -3 -4 -8 -G -J

Orifice Dia., in (mm) 0.138 (3.5) 0.287 (7.3) 3 0.384 (9.8) 3 0.577 (14.7) 0.919 (23.3) 1.467 (37.3)
2 2
Orifice Area, in (mm ) 0.015 (9.7) 0.065 (41.9) 0.116 (74.8) 0.261 (168) 0.663 (428) 1.690 (1090)
F84L: 30 (2.07)
Min. Set Pressure, psig (barg) 50 (3.45)
F88: 50 (3.45)
Micro body
(2-piece) 24,277 (1674) ——- ——- ——- ——- ——-
Maximum
Set Std. C, D, E body ——- 720 (49.6) 720 (49.6) 720 (49.6) 668 (46) 298 (20.5)
Pressure,
XL bonnet ——- 4,292 (296) 4,292 (296) 4,292 (296) 3,705 (255) 2,700 (186)
psig (barg) 1
XXL bonnet ——- 8,382 (578) 8,382 (578) ——- ——- ——-
CS -20 to 500 (-29 to 260)
Service F84L
Temp. SS -65 to 500 (-54 to 260)
Range, CS -20 to 400 (-29 to 204)
°F (°C) F88
SS -423 to 400 (-252 to 204)
1
Pressure ratings are for standard carbon steel or stainless steel construction.
2
The – 2 orifice size available in F84L only.
3
Equivalent orifice diameter (actual orifice is annular area).

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DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS F84L / F88 Series

Refer to figures on pages 8 and 10.

Standard Connections 2 Dimensions, in (mm) 1

Orifice Weight 1,
Size lb (kg) Inlet Outlet A B C
-2 3.0 (1.4) 1/2”, 3/4” FNPT 1/2”, 3/4” FNPT 2.14 (54) 1.50 (38) 8.9 (226)
-3 12.3 (5.6) 1/2”, 3/4”, 1” FNPT 1” FNPT 2.65 (67) 2.07 (53) 13.1 (333)
-4 12.3 (5.6) 1/2”, 3/4”, 1” FNPT 1” FNPT 2.65 (67) 2.07 (53) 13.1 (333)
-8 12.3 (5.6) 3/4”, 1” FNPT 1” FNPT 2.65 (67) 2.07 (53) 13.1 (333)
-G 41 (19) 1-1/2” FNPT 2” FNPT 2.60 (66) 3.15 (80) 17.8 (452)
-J 70 (32) 2” FNPT 3” FNPT 2.72 (69) 4.25 (108) 22.0 (559)
Flanged Connections
7 (3.2) 1/2” 150 - 600# 1/2” 150# 3.79 (96) 4.75 (121) 10.6 (269)
-2 9 (4.1) 1/2” 900 - 1500# 1/2” 300# 4.35 (110) 4.75 (121) 10.3 (262)
12 (5.4) 1/2” 2500# 1/2” 300# 4.85 (123) 4.75 (121) 10.8 (274)
20 (9.1) 1” 150 - 600# 1” 150# 4.72 (120) 4.75 (121) 15.2 (386)
-3
29 (13.2) 1” 900 - 2500# 1” 300# 5.72 (145) 6.75 (171) 16.2 (411)
20 (9.1) 1” 150 - 600# 1” 150# 4.72 (120) 4.75 (121) 15.2 (386)
-4
29 (13.2) 1” 900 - 2500# 1” 300# 5.72 (145) 6.75 (171) 16.2 (411)
19 (8.6) 1” 150 - 600# 1” 150# 4.72 (120) 4.75 (121) 15.2 (386)
-8
29 (13.2) 1” 900 - 2500# 1” 300# 5.72 (145) 6.75 (171) 16.2 (411)
54 (25) 1-1/2” 150 - 600# 2” 150# 4.87 (124) 4.75 (121) 20.0 (508)
-G
63 (29) 1-1/2” 900 - 1500# 2” 300# 5.25 (133) 5.06 (129) 20.4 (518)
91 (41) 2” 150 - 600# 3” 150# 5.37 (136) 6.50 (165) 24.8 (630)
-J
110 (50) 2” 900 - 1500# 3” 300# 6.56 (167) 7.00 (178) 26.0 (660)
1
Data shown is typically for largest bonnet / flange / spring range. Contact Flow Safe for submittal drawing whenever specific dimen-
sions are needed for construction. API 526 dimensions available on request for applicable orifice sizes.
2
Other available connections include SAE and MS / AS5202 thread bosses, and Grayloc hub. Minimum inlet size per ASME VIII is 1/2”
for liquid valve.

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CONSTRUCTION F84L Series

Cap

Pressure
adjustment screw

PA screw
lock nut

Spring
washer

Spring

Bonnet

Bonnet
bolt / nut /
lockwasher

Locking
Drag / thread insert
spindle
seals

Spindle C

Body

Bushing Seat
seal

Retainer /
retainer screw

F84L-2 Assembly Bushing /

(LP model, 50-2085 psig, nozzle Bolt /
has retained seat) rear seal

Bushing
Retainer seal A

Bushing / Pipe
nozzle
Flange

F84L-3 / -4 Nozzle & Retainer Detail B

F84L-8 / -G / -J Assembly

See p. 7 for dimensions and weights.

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CONSTRUCTION F84L Series
Standard Materials of Construction 1
F84L Part Name Carbon Steel Stainless Steel
Body (-3, -4, -8, -G, –J) SA-351 CF8M SA-351 CF8M
Body (-2) SA-479 316/316L SA-479 316/316L
Bonnet (-3, -4, -8, -G, -J) SB-221 6061 or SA-216 WCB SA-479 316/316L or SA-351 CF8M
Bonnet (-2) SA-479 316/316L SA-479 316/316L
Spring A401 chromium-silicon A313 302/304 or 17-7
Spring washer Carbon steel / plated A479 316/316L
Cap 6061 Aluminum 6061 Aluminum
Pressure adjustment screw Carbon steel / plated A479 316/316L
PA screw lock nut 316 SS 316 SS
Bonnet bolt SA-193 Gr. B8 SA-193 Gr. B8
Nut SA-194 Gr. 8 SA-194 Gr. 8
Lockwasher 316 SS 316 SS
Bushing / nozzle SA-479 316/316L or SA-564 630 4 SA-479 316/316L or SA-564 630 4
Spindle A479 316/316L A479 316/316L
Seat Plastic 2 Plastic 2
Retainer A479 316/316L A479 316/316L
Retainer screw (-2LP, -8, -G, -J) 316 SS 316 SS
Locking thread insert 304 SS 3 304 SS 3
Drag & spindle seals Elastomer Elastomer
Bolt 316 SS 316 SS
Bushing & rear seals Teflon / PTFE Teflon / PTFE
Flanges (optional) SA-105 SA-182 F316/316L
Pipe (optional) SA-106 B or SA-53 E/B SA-312 316/316L

1
Materials are subject to change without notice. Contact Flow Safe for availability of materials not shown.
2
See “Seat / Seal Data” below for selections.
3
Inconel X750 provided for service in accordance with NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156.
4
SA-564 630 (17-4 PH) used for most applications above 10,000 psig.

SEAT / SEAL DATA - F84L

Continuous Process Pressure Range,
Temperature, °F (°C) psig (barg)
Seat Material Min. Max. -2 - 3, - 4, - 8, - G, - J
Teflon ® (PTFE) -65 (-54) 400 (204) 200-500 (13.8-34.5) 30-900 (2.1-62)
Kel-F (PCTFE) -65 (-54) 400 (204) 501-1000 (34.6-69) 901-1500 (62.1-103.4)
Polyimide or Polyamide-imide -
-65 (-54) 500 (260) > 1000 (69) > 1500 (103)
Vespel ®, Duratron ®, or equal
Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) 0 (-17) 525 (274) > 800 (55) > 900 (62)
Seal Material
Buna-N -30 (-34) 275 (135)
Fluorocarbon - Viton ® or equal -30 (-34) 400 (204)
Ethylene propylene (EPR / EPDM) -65 (-54) 325 (163)
Perfluoroelastomer - Kalrez ® or equal 0 (-18) 525 (274)

Teflon, Vespel, Viton, and Kalrez are registered trademarks of E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Co. or affiliates. Duratron is a registered
trademark of Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials.

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CONSTRUCTION F88 Series

Cap

Pressure
adjustment screw

PA screw
lock nut

Spring
washer

Spring

Bonnet

Bonnet
bolt / nut /
lockwasher
Spindle
cap
C

Locking
thread insert V-seal

Spindle

Seat

Retainer /
retainer screw

Retainer

Bolt / rear seal

A
Body
F88-3 / -4 Nozzle & Retainer
Detail Bushing seal

Bushing / nozzle
B
F88-8 / -G / -J Assembly

See p. 7 for dimensions and weights.

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CONSTRUCTION F88 Series

Standard Materials of Construction 1

F88 Part Name Carbon Steel Stainless Steel
Body SA-351 CF8M SA-351 CF8M
Bonnet SB-221 6061 or SA-216 WCB SA-479 316/316L or SA-351 CF8M
Spring A401 chromium-silicon A313 302/304 or 17-7 SS
Spring washer Carbon steel / plated A479 316/316L
Cap 6061 Aluminum 6061 Aluminum
Pressure adjustment screw Carbon steel / plated A479 316/316L
PA screw lock nut 316 SS 316 SS
Bonnet bolt SA-193 Gr. B8 SA-193 Gr. B8
Nut SA-194 Gr. 8 SA-194 Gr. 8
Lockwasher 316 SS 316 SS
Bushing / nozzle SA-479 316/316L SA-479 316/316L
Spindle A479 316/316L A479 316/316L
Spindle cap A479 316/316L A479 316/316L
Seat Plastic 2 Plastic 2
Retainer A479 316/316L A479 316/316L
Retainer screw (-8, -G, -J) 316 SS 316 SS
Locking thread insert 304 SS 3 304 SS 3
V-seal Teflon w/316 SS spring 4 Teflon w/316 SS spring 4
Bolt 316 SS 316 SS
Bushing & rear seals Teflon / PTFE Teflon / PTFE
Flanges (optional) SA-105 SA-182 F316/316L
Pipe (optional) SA-106 B or SA-53 E/B SA-312 316/316L

1
Materials are subject to change without notice. Contact Flow Safe for availability of materials not shown.
2
See “Seat / Seal Data” below for selections.
3
Inconel X750 provided for service in accordance with NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156.
4
Elgiloy or Inconel X750 spring provided for service in accordance with NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156.

SEAT / SEAL DATA - F88

Continuous Process Pressure Range,
Temperature, °F (°C) psig (barg)
Seat Material Min. Max.
Teflon ® (PTFE) -423 (-252) 400 (204) 50-900 (2.1-62)
Kel-F (PCTFE) -423 (-252) 400 (204) 901-1500 (62.1-103.4)
Polyimide or Polyamide-imide —
-423 (-252) 400 (204) > 1500 (103)
Vespel ®, Duratron ®, or equal
Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) 0 (-17) 400 (204) > 900 (62)
Seal Material
Teflon ® (PTFE) -423 (-252) 400 (204)
Teflon, Vespel, Viton, and Kalrez are registered trademarks of E.I. Du Pont de Nemours
and Co. or affiliates. Duratron is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced
Materials.

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SIZING F84L / F88 Series

The ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, requires that capacity certification be obtained for pres-
sure relief valves designed for liquid service. Certification tests include determination of the rated coefficient of
discharge for the PRVs at an overpressure of 10% or 3 psi, whichever is greater.

To size the F84L and F88 Series liquid service relief valve, the following information is required:
• Required flow capacity
• Required set pressure
• Backpressure (pressure at valve outlet)
• Acceptable overpressure (10% or 3 psi max.)
• Operating pressure, to assure that it is below valve reseat pressure
• Fluid properties, including viscosity and specific gravity

To select the required orifice size for a liquid application, A = Required discharge orifice area, in2 or
the following equations should be used: mm2
Q = Required flow rate, US gpm or liters/min
In US customary units: Kd = Rated ASME discharge coefficient (see
p. 14 for F84L & F88)
Kw = Backpressure correction factor, for
A = Q
38KdKwKcKv √ G
P1 - P2 balanced bellows valves only
(otherwise, use 1.0)
In SI units: Kc = Rupture disk correction factor:
1.0 with no disk

A =
11.78 Q
KdKwKcKv √P 1
G
- P2 Kv =
0.9 with disk in combination
Viscosity correction factor (from graph
on p. 13)
G = Specific gravity (water = 1.0 at
standard conditions)
P1 = Inlet pressure (including overpressure),
For viscous liquid service, determine preliminary orifice psig or kPag
area A using 1.0 for Kv in the above equations. Then P2 = Total backpressure, psig or kPag
select the next larger Flow Safe orifice area for deter-
mining Reynolds number (Re) below. Using Re, deter- Re = Reynolds number
mine Kv from graph on p. 13 for final calculation of A. μ = Absolute viscosity at flowing
temperature, centipoise (cP)
In US customary units: U = Kinematic viscosity at flowing
temperature, Saybolt universal seconds
Q(2800G) 12,700Q (SUS or SSU)
Re = μ A or Re = U A
√ √
In SI units:

Q(18,800G) 85,220Q
μ A or Re = U A
Re = √ √

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SIZING (cont’d) F84L / F88 Series

SIZING EXAMPLE
Service conditions: Set pressure = 200 psig; 10% overpressure; zero backpressure
Mineral oil, SAE 20W at 0 °F: Viscosity = 5000 cP; SG = 0.91
Capacity required = 125 gpm
Assume Flow Safe F84L with Kd = 0.798; initial Kv = 1.0

Preliminary area, A = Q
38KdKwKcKv √P 1
G
- P2

0.265 in2
= 125
38(0.798)(1)(1)(1) √ 0.91
220 - 0
=

Select F84L-G with 0.663 in2 orifice area (from service envelope table on p. 6 or capacity table on p. 14).

Mineral oil is a viscous liquid, so its viscosity factor (Kv) must be determined to see the effect on calculated
area. First, determine flow (Q) through the selected orifice using Kv for water (1.0); then use that flow to cal-
culate Reynolds number (Re). Finally, determine Kv based on Reynolds number and recalculate the area.

Q = 38AKdKwKcKv
√P 1
G
- P2 = 38(0.663)(0.798)(1)(1)(1)(220/0.91)1/2 = 313 gpm

Re = Q(2800G) = 313(2800)(0.91) = 196

μ(A)1/2 5000(0.663)1/2

From graph above, Kv = 0.75 for Re = 196 (1.96 x 102)

Final area, A = 125

38(0.798)(1)(1)(0.75) √ 0.91
220 - 0
= 0.353 in2 Initial selection of F84L-G
(0.663 in2) is confirmed.

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SIZING / CAPACITIES F84L / F88 Series

FLOW CAPACITIES - GPM of WATER, 70 ºF,F, Sp. Gravity = 1.0

10% Overpressure, Zero Backpressure
Orifice Size -2 -3 -4 -8 -G -J
2 2
Orifice Area, in (mm ) 0.015 (9.7) 0.065 (41.9) 0.116 (74.8) 0.261 (168) 0.663 (428) 1.690 (1090)
1 2 3
ASME Discharge Coeff. Kd 0.635/0.619 0.838 0.859 0.798 0.798 0.798

Set Pressure, psig gpm gpm gpm gpm gpm gpm

30 —- —- 21.7 45 115 294
40 —- —- 25.1 52 133 339
50 2.7 15.4 28.1 58 149 380
60 2.9 16.8 30.7 64 163 416
70 3.1 18.2 33.2 69 176 449
80 3.4 19.4 35.5 74 188 480
90 3.6 20.6 37 78 200 509
100 3.8 21.7 39 83 210 537
125 4.2 24.2 44 92 235 600
150 4.6 26.6 48 101 258 658
175 5.0 28.7 52 109 279 711
200 5.3 30 56 117 298 760
400 7.6 43 79 166 421 1075
600 9.3 53 97 203 516 1316
800 10.7 61 112 234 596 1520
1000 12.0 68 125 262 666 1699
1500 14.7 84 153 321 816 2081
2000 17.0 97 177 371 943 2403
2500 18.5 108 198 415 1054 2687
2700 19.2 112 206 431 1095 2792
3000 20.3 118 217 454 1155 —-
3500 21.9 128 234 491 1247 —-
3705 22.5 132 241 505 1283 —-
4000 23.4 137 251 525 —- —-
4292 24.2 142 260 543 —- —-
5000 26.2 153 280 —- —- —-
6000 28.6 168 307 —- —- —-
7000 30.9 181 332 —- —- —-
8000 33.1 194 355 —- —- —-
8382 33.9 198 363 —- —- —-
10000 37 —- —- —- —- —-
12000 40 —- —- —- —- —-
14000 43 —- —- —- —- —-
16000 46 —- —- —- —- —-
18000 49 —- —- —- —- —-
20000 52 —- —- —- —- —-
22000 54 —- —- —- —- —-
24277 57 —- —- —- —- —-
1
Equivalent Kd shown: From 50 to 2085 psig (Kd = 0.635), ASME certified value is “flow factor” of 0.362 gpm / √ psid
Above 2085 psig (Kd = 0.619), ASME certified value is “flow factor” of 0.353 gpm / √ psid
2
Equivalent Kd shown. ASME certified value is “flow factor” of 2.07 gpm / √ psid
3
Equivalent Kd shown. ASME certified value is “flow factor” of 3.79 gpm / √ psid

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S8LGD-15RF2-02RF1-CS-SS-KVN
Options:
N = NACE trim
L = Lift lever
S = Short NPT inlet

Spindle seals 1:
B = Buna-N
V = Viton
E = EPR / EPDM
U = Polyurethane
X = Perfluoroelastomer
Seat 1:
T = Teflon / PTFE P = PEEK
K = Kel-F / PCTFE
W = Polyimide / Vespel / Duratron

Trim material:
See “Body material” below

Body material (includes flanges, pipe, etc.):

CS = Standard carbon steel
CL = Low-temperature CS
SS = 316 SS / CF8M
SL = 316L SS / CF3M
D4 = 22% Cr duplex SS
D6 = 25% Cr duplex SS 6M = 6 Mo (254 SMO)
H2 = Hastelloy C / C22 MO = Monel
H6 = Hastelloy C276 N5 = Inconel 625

Outlet size / connection type / rating: See “Inlet” data below

Inlet rating: 0 = Threaded / VCR / Grayloc / etc.

1 = 150# 3 = 600# 5 = 1500#
2 = 300# 4 = 900# 6 = 2500#

Inlet connection type: MN = Male NPT RF = RF flange (ASME)

FN = Female NPT RJ = RTJ flange (ASME)
MS = Male SAE EF = RF flange (metric)
FS = Female SAE EJ = RTJ flange (metric)
FM = Female MS / AS5202 GR = Grayloc hub
TC = Coned / threaded ST = Small tongue (T&G)
BP = BSPP threads SN = Sanitary
MV = Male VCR SW = Socket weld
FV = Female VCR BW = Butt weld

Inlet size: 05 = 1/2” 02 = 2” Special:

34 = 3/4” 03 = 3” 91 = 9/16” (M/P coned / threaded)
01 = 1” 04 = 4” 25 = 2-1/2”
15 = 1-1/2” 06 = 6”

Body size: P = 2-piece Micro (F84L-2) X = XL bonnet

C = C body (-3 / -4 / -8 to 720 psig) -2: Above 15,538 psig
D = D body (-G to 668 psig) -3 / -4 / -8: 721 - 4292 psig
E = E body (-J to 298 psig) -G: 669 - 3705 psig
-J: 299 - 2700 psig
Model: 8L = F84L + Orifice size Z = XXL bonnet
88 = F88 -3 & -4: 4293 - 8382 psig
S = Spring-operated valve

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See pp. 9, 11 for details on seats and seals

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Safety Relief Valve (Gas) - ASME VIII Pilot-Operated Relief Valve - ASME VIII Unloader Valve

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Pilot-Operated Relief Valve - DOT

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F84L F88 Series Catalog DUS.FS.0006a

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